The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Complete World Map Exploration Guide
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🗺️ Hyrule Continent Overview
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild features a vast and diverse open world with a total area of approximately 84 square kilometers. Hyrule is divided into 15 main regions, each with unique geographical features, climate conditions, and ecosystems.
Region Name
Area Percentage
Main Terrain
Climate Characteristics
Exploration Difficulty
Hyrule Field
12%
Plains, hills, rivers
Temperate climate
★★☆☆☆
Hebra Region
10%
Snowy mountains, glaciers, high peaks
Extreme cold climate
★★★★☆
Death Mountain Region
8%
Volcano, lava, mines
Extreme heat climate
★★★★☆
Zora’s Domain
9%
Water, waterfalls, wetlands
Rainy climate
★★★☆☆
Gerudo Region
15%
Desert, canyons, oases
Arid climate
★★★★☆
Akkala Region
11%
Coastline, cliffs, forests
Temperate climate
★★★☆☆
Faron Region
7%
Rainforest, rivers, ruins
Tropical climate
★★☆☆☆
Central Hyrule
6%
Plains, ruins, roads
Temperate climate
★★★☆☆
Lanayru Region
8%
Mountains, lakes, forests
Temperate climate
★★★☆☆
Other Regions
14%
Various mixed terrains
Variable climate
★★★★☆
🏔️ Detailed Region Analysis
Hyrule Field Region
Geographical Features
Terrain Types: Open plains, gentle hills, river networks
Altitude Range: Sea level to 300m
Major Waterways: Hyrule River, River of the Plateau of the Sky (雷之台地河 translation note: “雷之台地” likely refers to “Plateau of the Sky” or similar? Actually in BotW, there’s “Great Plateau” and “Lake Hylia”, but “雷之台地” is not a canonical area. Possibly a misinterpretation? Based on context, it may be “Hylia River” or “River of the Plateau”. Since it’s not a standard name, I’ll assume it’s a minor river. I’ll translate as “Great Plateau River” but it’s not official. Better to use “River of the Great Plateau”? Actually “雷之台地” could be “Thunder Plateau”? Not sure. Let’s check: There’s no such place in BotW. Maybe the user means “Great Plateau”? But it says “雷” meaning thunder. Possibly a mistranscription. I’ll go with “Thunder Plateau River” but it seems odd. Since we are to keep proper names in official English, and this isn’t official, I’ll just translate literally: “River of Thunder Plateau”. But to be safe, I’ll treat it as a fan name and translate as “Thunder Plateau River”. However, it’s not crucial. I’ll provide a reasonable translation: “Thunder Plateau River”.
Major Waterways: Hyrule River, Thunder Plateau River
Important Landmarks
Hyrule Castle: Ultimate goal of the game, containing numerous treasure chests and Guardians
Plains Tower: Central vantage point overlooking the entire field
Temple of Time: Important story location, contains multiple Shrines
Various Stables: Travel rest points offering horse services
Exploration Highlights
Beware of Guardian dense areas around the castle
Utilize river networks for fast travel
Ruins in the plains often hide treasure chests
Hebra Region
Geographical Features
Terrain Types: Snowy mountains, glaciers, deep valleys, tundra
Altitude Range: 800-2500m
Temperature Characteristics: Consistently low, frequent blizzards
Important Landmarks
Hebra Mountain: Highest peak in Hyrule, excellent visibility
Rito Village: Home of the Rito, starting point for the Divine Beast Vah Medoh quest
Hebra Tower: Climbing challenge in extreme cold environment
Snowfield Stable: Important rest and resupply point
Exploration Highlights
Must prepare cold-resistant gear or cold-proof food
Visibility extremely low in blizzards; recommend waiting for better weather